Business Gainesville - www.BusinessGainesville.com http://www.BusinessGainesville.com Business news for the greater Gainesville area. Test News One http://www.gceo.com/TestNewsOne.aspx <h2>Overview</h2> <p>A Web Deployment Project creates and maintains an MSBuild project file, and is associated in a solution with a Web Site Project or Web Application Project. A Web Deployment Proje... Banyan Biomarkers Announced US Patent http://www.gceo.com/Banyan_Biomarkers_Announced_US_Patent.aspx <div align="right">December 10, 2007<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Banyan Biomarkers Announces Issuance of US Patent Relating to Brain Injury Biomarkers</h1>ALACHUA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Banyan Biomarkers... Alexandria to Build Incubator at UF http://www.gceo.com/Alexandria_to_Build_Incubator_at_UF.aspx <p><h1>Alexandria to Build Incubator at UF</h1>UF President Bernie Machen has been quietly working for about two years to lure Alexandia Real Estate Equities Inc., a major corporate player in biotech ... Space and Land Taskforce http://www.gceo.com/Space_and_Land_Taskforce.aspx <h1>Page name goes here</h1> <p><strong>Discere graecis definitiones</strong><br>Malis saperet ei his. Ferri commodo eu pro. Ei iudico accusam pro, vocent defin iebas tu quo ea. Placerat argumentum n... UF Attracts VCs http://www.gceo.com/UF_Attracts_VCs.aspx <p><h1>UF Is Starting to Attract Venture Capitalists</h1>Despite UF's success in recent years in promoting lab-to-marketplace ventures, two giant hurdles stand in the way: A lack of "seed" venture cap... Test News Two http://www.gceo.com/TestNewsTwo.aspx Visual Studio 2005 Web Deployment Projects provide additional functionality to build and deploy Web sites and Web applications in ASP.NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005. This add-in includes a tool to mer... Gainesville Ranked Number One http://www.gceo.com/Ranking.aspx <h1>Gainesville Ranked #1 Place to Work and Live in America</h1> <p>In the last year, the city of Gainesville has seen its share of No. 1 titles. Not only can it lay claim to three NCAA titles brough... UF's Sid Martin Launches Florida BioDatabase http://www.gceo.com/UF_Sid_Martin_Launches_Florida_BioDatabase.aspx <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 9px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><span></s... Sharklet Technology Accepted to UF Incubator http://www.gceo.com/Sharklet_Technology_Accepted_to_UF_Incubator.aspx <p></p><h1>Sharklet Technology, LLC Is Accepted to the UF Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator Program</h1>Sharklet is a surface technology company controlling the growth of organisms.&nbsp; They are ta... Sinmat Awarded $2.6 Million http://www.gceo.com/Sinmat_Awarded_Funding.aspx <p><h1>GTEC Startup Sinmat, Inc. Awarded $2.6 Million</h1>In a national competition, local technology startup company Sinmat, Inc. received $2.6 million from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Advanced Te... Deal Brings UF Research to the Forefront http://www.gceo.com/Deal_Brings_UF_Research_to_the_Forefront.aspx <p> <h1>Deal Brings UF Reasearch to the Forefront</h1>In a deal designed to move more University of Florida research into the marketplace and stimulate job creation in Gainesville, a California-based... Innovative Scheduling Received SBIR http://www.gceo.com/Innovative_Scheduling_Received_SBIR.aspx <p></p> <h1>Innovative Scheduling Received Additional SBIR Grants</h1> <p>NSF’s SBIR Program awards Innovative Scheduling the Phase IIB grant to develop a decision support system for the railroad bl... Chamber Honors C.B. Daniel, Jr. http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_Honors_Daniel.aspx <p align=right>January 11, 2008<br>Gainesville Sun&nbsp;</p> <h1 align=left>Chamber Honors c.b. daniel, jR.</h1> <p>Longtime Gainesville banker C.B. Daniel Jr. received the second-ever Legacy Award ... NovaMin Received $2.5 Million http://www.gceo.com/NovaMin_Received_Two_Million.aspx <div align="right">January 14, 2008<br>Tech Journal South<br><br></div><h1>NovaMin brushes up $2.5M C round</h1>Alachua, FL--NovaMin Technology Inc., developer of a mineral compound used in dental pro... Meet the City Commission Candidates - "One on One 2008" http://www.gceo.com/one-on-one-2008.aspx <p align=right>&nbsp;January 16, 2008</p> <h1>Meet the City Commission Candidates</h1> <h2>"One-on-One 2008"<br></h2> <p>At-Large: <a href="#Robert Agrusa">Robert Agrusa</a>, <a href="#Thomas Hawki... Green Business Opportunities http://www.gceo.com/Green_Business_Opportunities.aspx <p align=right><br>www.smallbiztrends.com</p> <h1>The Green Umbrella: Green Business Opportunities</h1> <p>Dr. Karel J. Samsom, a specialist in environmental and sustainable entrepreneurship and aut... GRU Partners With Grooveshark http://www.gceo.com/GRU_Partners_With_Grooveshark.aspx <div style="text-align: right;"> January 16, 2008<br>www.gainesvillesun.com<br><br></div><h1>GRU offers cheap music downloads in parnership with GTEC Startup Grooveshark<br></h1><p>Gainesville Regiona... 2008 Chamber Chair Seeks Unity For Penny Tax Issue http://www.gceo.com/2008_Chamber_Chair.aspx <p align=right>January 14, 2008<br>Gainesville Sun<br><br></p> <h1>Joining Greens and Greys&nbsp;</h1> <h2>2008 Chamber Chair Seeks Unity for Penny Tax Issue </h2> <p>"My goal is to bring all the c... Exactech Grand Opening http://www.gceo.com/Exactech_Grand_Opening.aspx <p align="right">January 14, 2008</p> <p></p> <h1>Chamber Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of Exactech’s New Customer Operations Center </h1> <p>Local tech company Exactech, Inc. is growing again... Proposed Merger of RTI and Tutogen Medical http://www.gceo.com/Proposed_Merger_of_RTI_and_Tutogen_Medical.aspx <p></p><div align="right">January 17, 2008<br></div><p></p><h1>REGENERATION TECHNOLOGIES &amp; TUTOGEN MEDICAL ANNOUNCE NEW NAME FOR PROPOSED MERGED COMPANY </h1><p>ALACHUA, Fla. – Regeneration Techno... New in 2008 at the Chamber http://www.gceo.com/New_in_2008.aspx <p align=right>January 22, 2008&nbsp;</p> <h1>NEW AT THE CHAMBER IN 2008 &nbsp;</h1> <p align=left>The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Gainesville for being named the... Building A Tech Startup in the No. 1 City http://www.gceo.com/Building_A_Tech_Startup.aspx <div align="right"><br>January 2008<br><br></div><h1>Helping to Build a Tech Startup In The No. 1 City</h1><h2>Challenges to Starting a Tech Company</h2><p>Starting any company is difficult and every ... Viewray Inc Received $25 Million http://www.gceo.com/Viewray_Inc_Received_Twentyfive_Million.aspx <div align="right">www.gainesvillesun.com<br>January 22, 2008<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Viewray, Inc. Received $25 million</h1>A Gainesville company has received $25 million in private investment fundin... Venture Capital Floods Florida http://www.gceo.com/Venture_Capital_Floods_Florida.aspx <div style="text-align: right;"><br>www.miamiherald.com<br>January 19, 2008<br><br></div><h1>Venture capital floods Florida</h1><h2>Venture capitalists gave Florida a banner year, pumping $608 million... Will the City of Gainesville take your sign? http://www.gceo.com/Gainesville_sign.aspx <p align=right>January 24, 2008</p> <h1>Will the city of gainesville take your sign?</h1> <h2>Meeting this evening!&nbsp;</h2> <p>The City of Gainesville's Plan Board will consider proposed changes... Tech Group Expands State Lobby Efforts http://www.gceo.com/Tech_Group_Expands_State_Lobby_Efforts.aspx <div align="right"> </div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="" align="right"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="" align="right"><sp... AxoGen Announced Alliance with Stryker Orthopaedics http://www.gceo.com/AxoGen_Announced_Alliance_with_Stryker_Orthopaedics.aspx <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" align="right"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">January 24, 2008<o:... Local Tech Company Driven For A Cure http://www.gceo.com/Local_Tech_Company_Driven_For_A_Cure.aspx <div style="text-align: right;"><br>www.gainesvillesun.com<br>January 27, 2008<br><br></div><h1>InterMed: Local Tech Company Driven For A Cure</h1>Rick Staab was already head of a growing medical imag... Millions Being Spent on Tax Amendment Campaigns http://www.gceo.com/Millions_Being_Spent_on_Tax_Amendment_Campaigns.aspx <div align="right"><br>www.gainesvillesun.com<br>January 27, 2008<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Millions Being Spent on Tax Amendment Campaigns</h1>Real estate agents and the state's largest power company a... Chamber e-Journal February 5, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_Feb_5_2008.aspx <table class=" RadEDomMouseOver" style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody class=" RadEDomMouseOver RadEDomMouseOver Rad... Chamber e-Journal February 12, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_Feb_12.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2> <p><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletter... AxoGen Received $12.1 Million in Venture Capital Funding http://www.gceo.com/AxoGen_Received_Venture_Capital_Funding.aspx <p style="margin: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><span... Workforce News http://www.gceo.com/Employment-Workforce_News.aspx <h1>The Role of Marketing in Workforce Development</h1> <p>Whether you’re looking for a job or interviewing potential employees, the hiring process is all about marketing: marketing yourself to the c... Do You Mind Being Called a SMALL Business? http://www.gceo.com/_small_business.aspx <p align=right>www.smallbiztrends.com<br>December 3, 2007</p> <h1>Do You Mind Being Called a SMALL Business?</h1> <p>"Hi, my name is Dharmesh, and I'm a small business person.&nbsp; No wait . . ."<b... Small Business Partner Programs - 10 Ways to Get the Word Out http://www.gceo.com/partner_program.aspx <p align=right>www.sellingtosmallbusinesses.com<br>November 11, 2007&nbsp;</p> <h1>Small Business Partner Programs-10 Ways to Get the Word Out<br></h1> <p>There's an increasing trend of big companie... What Small Business Owners Want http://www.gceo.com/small_business_owners.aspx <p align=right>www.smbtrendwire.com<br>October 16, 2007<br></p> <h1>What Small Business Owners Want</h1> <p>Some service providers and vendors have made progress on what it takes to market and sell ... 100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Leadership and Management http://www.gceo.com/business_podcasts1.aspx <p align=right>www.smbtrendwire.com<br>August 22, 2007<br><br></p> <h1>&nbsp;100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Leadership and Marketing<br></h1> <p>&nbsp;Sometimes it can be hard to determine whic... Chamber Breakfast Features Legislative Preview http://www.gceo.com/chamber_breakfast_legislative_preview.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Video-game Developer Opens Office http://www.gceo.com/Video_game_developer_opens_office.aspx <div style="text-align: right;">GainesvilleSun.com<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Video-game developer opens office in Gainesville</h1><p>England-based Ignition Entertainment is in the process of hiring 65-7... ExacTech & RTI Named in Florida Trend's Florida Public 150 List http://www.gceo.com/ExacTech_and_RTI_Named_by_Florida_Trend.aspx <div align="right">Floridatrend.com<br><br></div><p></p><h1>Exactech, Inc. and Regeneration Technologies, Inc. Named in Florida Public 150</h1><p></p><p>Every year, Florida Trend Magazine announces th... Chamber e-Journal February 19, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_Feb_19.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2> <h2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newslette... Gainesville Regional Airport Authority Survey http://www.gceo.com/GRAA_survey.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Cost of Living http://www.gceo.com/Cost_of_Living.aspx <h1 align="center">4th quarter COST OF LIVING statistics released<br></h1> <p class="MsoNormal">Each quarter, the Council for Economic Outreach (CEO) submits pricing information to the Council for... McDonald's Job Fair Today! http://www.gceo.com/McDonalds_Job_Fair.aspx <p align=right>January 16, 2008<br><br></p> <h1>McDonald’s Job Fair Hosted by FloridaWorks today!<br></h1> <p>McDonald’s restaurants will be hiring 15-20 managers for locations in Alachua and Bradfo... Ranch Sells Bone For Surgery http://www.gceo.com/Ranch_Sells_Bone_For_Surgery.aspx <div style="text-align: right;"><br>Wired Magazine<br>Wired.com<br>January 16, 2008<br><br></div><h1>Ranch Sells Beef for Dinner &amp; Bones for Surgery</h1>Prather Ranch's dry-aged, organic New York ... Funding Innovation http://www.gceo.com/Funding_Innovation.aspx <p align=right>February 2008<br></p> <p><br></p> <p></p> <h1>Florida: Funding Innovation</h1> <p></p> <p></p> <p>In the past, Florida has not been considered a prominent or even traditional tech... Gainesville an A-list City http://www.gceo.com/gainesville_a-list_city.aspx <p align=right>February 26, 2008<br>Gainesville Sun&nbsp;</p> <h1>Gainesville an A-list City</h1> <p>Following last year's No. 1 ranking in the book "Cities Ranked and Rated," Gainesville continues ... Growth in Gainesville - Downtown http://www.gceo.com/growth_downtown.aspx <h1 align=left>Growth in Gainesville</h1> <h2>Part 1 - Downtown and East Gainesville&nbsp;</h2> <p align=left>It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a crane!&nbsp; Construction,&nbsp;a symbol of the growth... UF Jumps in R&D Ranks http://www.gceo.com/UF_Jumps_in_Ranks.aspx <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: right;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: n... Pasteuria and NanoMedex Bring In CEOs http://www.gceo.com/Pasteuria_and_NanoMedex_Bring_In_CEOs.aspx <div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span></span></p><p></p><div><p style="text-align: right;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0p... Gator Research and Spirit Combine http://www.gceo.com/Gator_Research_and_Spirit_Combine.aspx <h1>Gator spirit and research combine at Capital One Bowl</h1> <p>Thousands of Gator fans showed support for their team at the Capital One Bowl on January 1.&nbsp; Pre-game festivities included the F... 100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Tax and Finance http://www.gceo.com/business_podcasts4.aspx <p align=right>&nbsp;www.smbtrendwire.com<br>August 22, 2007&nbsp;<br></p> <p><br></p> <h1>100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Tax and Finance</h1> <p><br><br>Sometimes it can be hard to determine ... Part 1 - Marketing Your Business to Job Seekers http://www.gceo.com/marketing_your_business.aspx <h1>MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS TO JOB SEEKERS</h1> <p>Whether you’re looking for a job or interviewing potential employees, the hiring process is all about marketing: marketing yourself to the company, ... "How to Recession Proof Your Business" http://www.gceo.com/recession_proof.aspx <h1>"How to Recession Proof Your Business"<br></h1> <p>The Chamber kicked off Small Business Month on March 4, at Dionysus Wine Bar in Tioga Town Center with a panel discussion on “How to Recession P... Starting a Business Instead of Retiring http://www.gceo.com/start_business_instead_of_retiring.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://www.businessweek.com" target=_blank>www.businessweek.com</a> </p> <h1>Starting a business instead of retiring</h1> <p>About 20% of the entire over-50 workforce in the ... "Good Morning, America" Visits Gainesville http://www.gceo.com/good_morning_america.aspx <p align=right>March 10, 2008<br><a href="http://www.gainesvillesun.com" target=_blank>www.gainesvillesun.com</a></p> <h1>"Good Morning, America" Visits Gainesville&nbsp;</h1> <p>ABC television pers... Chamber e-Journal March 18, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_march_18_2008.aspx <table style="font-size: 11px; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,Sans-Serif;" cellmargin="0" cellspacing="0" width="624"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img alt="Gainesville" src="/images/Newslett... Member Orientation, Small Biz U Launch and Small Business Month Tomorrow! http://www.gceo.com/member_orientation_small_biz_u_tomorrow.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... "Evaluation Tools to Develop and Motivate Employees" http://www.gceo.com/evaluation_tools.aspx <h1>“Evaluation Tools to Develop and Motivate Employees” <br></h1> <p>Small Business Month held an informative and interactive panel discussion, “Evaluation Tools to Develop and Motivate Employees,” ... Swamp Goes Green http://www.gceo.com/Swamp-Goes-Green.aspx <h1> <h3>‘Swamp’ goes green with help of carbon neutral plan</h3></h1> <h2><a href="http://news.ufl.edu/2007/11/20/green-swamp/">http://news.ufl.edu/2007/11/20/green-swamp/</a></h2> <p>GAINESVILLE,... NovaMin: Breakout Tooth Renewing Product http://www.gceo.com/NovaMin_Breakout_Tooth_Renewing_Product.aspx <p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">January 11, 2008<br>Tech Journal South<br><br></div><h1>NovaMin sees breakout year for tooth renewing products</h1>ALACHUA, FL—NovaMin, one of the present... 100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Operating a Small Business http://www.gceo.com/business_podcasts3.aspx <p align=right>www.smbtrendwire.com<br>August 22, 2007<br><br></p> <h1>100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Operating a Small Business<br></h1> <p>Sometimes it can be hard to determine which of the m... A Recipe for Productivity http://www.gceo.com/recipe_productivity.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com" target=_blank>www.entrepreneur.com</a> </p> <h1>A Recipe for&nbsp;Productivity</h1> <p>As an entrepreneur, it's important to connect with your co... AxoGen Expands Treatment Options for Patients http://www.gceo.com/AxoGen_Expands_Treatment_Options_for_Patients.aspx <p><br></p><div align="right">March 17, 2008<br></div><p><br></p><h1>AxoGen and LifeNet Health Partner to Expand Treatment Options for Patients with Peripheral Nerve Injuries </h1>ALACHUA, Fla.--(BUSI... The Four Most Important Things I Have Ever Learned - John Spence http://www.gceo.com/four_most_important_things_learned.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://www.johnspence.com/blog/" target=_blank>www.johnspence.com/blog/</a></p> <h2>The Four Most Important Things I Have Ever Learned <br></h2> <p>In a few weeks I will be f... The Foundation of Employee Accountability - John Spence http://www.gceo.com/foundation_employee_accountability.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://www.johnspence.com/blog/" target=_blank>www.johnspence.com/blog/</a></p> <h2>The Foundation of Employee Accountability<br></h2> <p>For the past several months my email... Four Level Decision Making - John Spence http://www.gceo.com/four_level_decision.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://www.johnspence.com/blog/" target=_blank>www.johnspence.com/blog/</a>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Four Level Decision Making</h2> <p>A while back when I was running one of the Rockef... Chamber e-Journal January 29, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_Jan_29.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 align=right cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt="" src="/media/images/Organiza... Ignition Entertainment Opens Downtown Studio http://www.gceo.com/Ignition.aspx <h1 align=center>Ignition Entertainment&nbsp;Opens&nbsp;Game Development Studio&nbsp;in Downtown Gainesville<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></h1> <p class... 5 Business Resolutions for 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Five_Business_Resolutions.aspx <p align=right><br>www.smallbiztrends.com<br>December 28, 2007</p> <h1>Entrepreneurs: 5 Sure-Fire Business Resolutions for 2008</h1> <p>It’s that time of year again when we make resolutions in our p... How to Turn Your Existing Business Green http://www.gceo.com/How_to_Turn_Your_Existing_Business_Green.aspx <p align=right>www.smallbiztrends.com</p> <h1>How to Turn Your Existing Business Green</h1> <p>So now, after reading my earlier article, Green Business Opportunities, you’re committed. You are convi... Proposed Constitutional Amendment http://www.gceo.com/Proposed_Constitutional_Amendment.aspx <p align=right><br><a href="http://www.votesmartflorida.org" target=_blank>www.votesmartflorida.org</a></p> <h1>GET THE FACTS AND VOTE SMART, FLORIDA!</h1> <p>On January 29, Florida's 10.5 million r... Create Video Ads Fast, Easily and Cheaply http://www.gceo.com/Create_Video_Ads_Fast_Easily_and_Cheaply.aspx <p align=right><br>www.smallbiztrends.com</p> <h1>Aditall.com: Create Video Ads Fast, Easily and Cheaply</h1> <p>One of the most staggering online trends has been the growth of online video. Given t... Marketing with the Chamber http://www.gceo.com/Marketing_Chamber.aspx <p align=right>February 5, 2008&nbsp;</p> <h1>Marketing with the Chamber<br></h1> <p>Learning how to properly market your business is essential to prospering in a competitive business environment; a... Eight Ways to Be a Superstar at Work http://www.gceo.com/eight_ways.aspx <p align=right>http://hotjobs.yahoo.com<br><br></p> <h1>Eight Ways to Be a Superstar at Work</h1> <p align=left><br>Making the corporate climb hinges on observing common do's and don'ts, says Cathie... Small Business Month is Finally Here! http://www.gceo.com/SBM_finally_here.aspx <h1>Small Business Month is finally here! </h1> <p>Make sure to take advantage of the many events that the Chamber is hosting for Small Business Month, including: speakers, panel discussions, luncheo... FloridaWorks as a Human Resource Department http://www.gceo.com/flworks_human_resource.aspx <h1>FloridaWorks as a Human Resource Department for Small Business<br></h1> <p>It’s one of the ironies of a recession: finding high-quality and efficient staff becomes even more important, yet you’re... Changes for Chamber Coffee Break http://www.gceo.com/changes_coffee_break.aspx <p align=right>&nbsp;January 23, 2008</p> <h1>Changes for Chamber Coffee Break<br></h1> <p align=left>Something new is brewing at Chamber Coffee Break! The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce now o... URGENT: Gainesville City Commission to consider electronic sign ban tonight! http://www.gceo.com/sign_ban_tonight.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Export Sales Mission to Mexico http://www.gceo.com/Export-Sales-Mission-to-Mexico.aspx <h1>enterprise florida makes Export sales mission to mexico<br></h1> <p><strong></strong></p> <p> </p><p>Enterprise Florida, the primary organization devoted to statewide economic development will ... Save the Date CEO Luncheon April 16 http://www.gceo.com/Save-the-Date-CEO-Luncheon-April-16.aspx <table style="font-family: Trebuchet MS,Helvetica,Sans-Serif; font-size: 11px;" cellmargin="0" cellspacing="0" width="624"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="2"><img src="/images/Newsletters/Head... GTEC Startup Grooveshark Gives an Incentive for Music File Sharing http://www.gceo.com/GTEC_Startup_Grooveshark_Gives_an_Incentive_for_Music_File_Sharing.aspx <p><br></p><div style="text-align: right;">March 2008<br>gainesvillesun.com<br></div><p><br></p><h1>GTEC Startup Grooveshark Gives An Incentive for Music File Sharing</h1><img style="width: 300px; hei... UF Introduces Florida BioDatabase http://www.gceo.com/UF_Introduces_Florida_BioDatabase.aspx <p><br></p><h1>UF Introduces Florida BioDatabase</h1><h2>A Biotechnology Company Resource provided by the University of Florida</h2><h3>What is Florida BioDatabase?<img style="width: 250px; height: 24... Alert: Business Implications of Proposed City of Gainesville Ordinance http://www.gceo.com/business_implications.aspx <p align=right> <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 align=left cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt="" src="/med... Brain Drain: Fertile grounds fear a drought http://www.gceo.com/Brain_Drain_Fertile_Grounds_Fear_A_Drought.aspx <div style="text-align: right;"><br>www.sptimes.com<br>January 28, 2008<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Brain Drain: Fertile grounds fear a drought</h1>State government has successfully enticed major R&amp;D ... Florida Biotech Industry: Venture Capital and Workforce Development http://www.gceo.com/Florida_Biotech_Industry_Venture_Capital_and_Workforce_Development.aspx <div align="right"><br>www.sptimes.com<br>January 28, 2008<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Research &amp; Biotechnology 2008</h1><h2>Riding the momentum: The biotech industry is honing in on seed and early-st... Microchips May Track Our Every Move http://www.gceo.com/Microchips_May_Track_Our_Every_Move.aspx <div style="text-align: right;"><br>www.gainesvillesun.com<br>January 26, 2008<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Microchips may track our every move</h1>Here's a vision of the not-so-distant future:<br><br>&nbs... Introducing the NEW Chamber Breakfast http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_Breakfast.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr></tr> <tr></tr> <tr></tr> <tr></tr> <tr></tr> <tr></tr> <tr... Member Announcements May 13, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/member_announcements.aspx <h1>MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS&nbsp;&nbsp;</h1> <h2>National Association of Sports Commissions Announces New Board Chair for 2008-2009 <br></h2> <p>Jack Hughes of the Gainesville Sports Commission was rec... Gainesville Regional Airport Responds to Fortune Magazine http://www.gceo.com/gra_responds_fortune.aspx <h1>Gainesville Regional Airport Responds to Fortune Magazine<br></h1> <p>Fortune Magazine has listed Gainesville as one of the top 100 best places to live and launch. While they praised the intellec... Entrepreneurs: 5 Sure-Fire Business Resolutions for 2008 http://www.gceo.com/business_resolutions.aspx 100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Marketing and Sales http://www.gceo.com/business_podcasts2.aspx <p align=right>www.smbtrendwire.com<br>August 22, 2007<br><br></p> <h1>100 Small Business Audio Podcasts - Marketing and Sales<br></h1> <p align=left><br>Sometimes it can be hard to determine which ... Good Growth Translates into Happy Employees http://www.gceo.com/good_growth.aspx <h1>Good Growth</h1> <p><br>What are you doing to grow?&nbsp; It's a question I ask myself and my employees every day.&nbsp; Every business owner focuses on growth--whether their goal is to gain more... Part 3 - Marketing Yourself for a Promotion http://www.gceo.com/marketing_promotion.aspx <h1>MARKETING YOURSELF FOR A PROMOTION</h1> <p>Economic uncertainty doesn’t have to mean employment uncertainty. Make the most of the resources you have, including FloridaWorks, to help with all your... Improve Client Relationships Through Social Media http://www.gceo.com/improve_client_relationships.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://online.wsj.com" target=_blank>http://online.wsj.com</a> </p> <h1>Improve client relationships through social media</h1> <p>With the growing popularity of social media ... GTEC's Newest Startup Psigenics Moves to Gainesville http://www.gceo.com/Psigenics_Moves_to_Gainesville.aspx <p><br></p><div style="text-align: right;">March 28, 2008<br>Gainesville Sun<br></div><p><br></p><h1>GTEC's Newest Tech Startup Psigenics Relocated to Gainesville from New Mexico</h1><h2>Gainesville R... "Things in Business I Wish I Would Have Known Earlier" http://www.gceo.com/things_in_business.aspx <h1>"Things in Business I Wish I Would Have Known"</h1> <p>On Wednesday , March 26, the Chamber hosted a panel discussion on “Things in Business I Wished I Would Have Known Earlier” at the University... Business People Honored: Jane Muir, UF OTL http://www.gceo.com/Business_People_Honored_Jane_Muir.aspx <p><br></p><div style="text-align: right;">March 30, 2008<br>Gainesville Sun<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Business People Honored: Jane Muir, UF OTL<br></h1>Jane Muir, associate director of the University ... Alta Goes Green as Business of the Year http://www.gceo.com/Atla_goes_green.aspx <h1>Alta Goes Green as Business of the Year <br></h1> <p>Alta Systems, Inc. has a very clear and defined order of priorities: people, planet, profit. Holding to the value that a company can be social... Spinoff Record http://www.gceo.com/Spinoff_Record.aspx <p><br></p><div style="text-align: right;">April 1, 2008<br>Florida Trend<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Spinoff Record: David Day, UF Office of Technology Licensing</h1><p></p><p>The University of Florida's... Chamber e-Journal April 8, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/chamber_e-journal_april_8_2008.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Chamber e-Journal March 4, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_march_4_2008.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Chamber e-Journal March 11, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/chamber_e-journal_march_11.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img height=123 alt=Gainesville src="/images/News... 2008 Hiring Projections http://www.gceo.com/2008-Hiring-Projections.aspx <h1 align="center"><img src="/media/images/hiring-projections.jpg"><br></h1><h1 align="center">Surveying Existing INdustry<br></h1> <p><strong></strong>Throughout 2007, CEO conducted 45 surveys with ... Florida's Fast Ramp to Prominence in Biotech Industry http://www.gceo.com/Florida_Fast_Ramp_to_Prominence_in_Biotech_Industry.aspx <p style="text-align: right;"><br></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: right;">March 28, 2008<br>TechJournal South<br></div><br><h1>Florida’s biotech hub is burgeoning</h1><h2>Dr... Growth of High-Tech Jobs Comes Up Short in Florida http://www.gceo.com/Growth_of_High_Tech_Jobs_Comes_Up_Short_in_Florida.aspx <p><br></p><div style="text-align: right;">April 2, 2008<br>Florida Trend<br></div><p><br></p><h1>Growth of High-Tech Jobs Comes Up Short in Florida</h1>High-tech job growth slowed in Florida from 200... Leadership Gainesville Graduates Elected to City Commission http://www.gceo.com/LG_grads_elected_city_commission.aspx <h1>Leadership Gainesville Graduates Elected to City Commission <br></h1> <p>Leadership Gainesville graduates W. Thomas Hawkins, Jr. and Lauren Poe were recently elected as Gainesville City Commissio... Growing a Green Economy http://www.gceo.com/Growing-a-Green-Economy.aspx <h1><span style="font-family: Arial;">Growing A Green Economy<o:p></o:p></span></h1> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p>The global biotech industry pla... Gainesville Ranked in "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" http://www.gceo.com/best_places_live_launch.aspx <h1>"100 Best Places to Live and Launch" </h1> <h2>Fortune Small Business&nbsp; <p>47. Gainesville <br><br>Population: 95,392 <br>Pros: Major research university, bucolic setting <br>Con: Distant ai... Alachua County Conducts Survey to Identify Community Issues http://www.gceo.com/alachua_county_conducts_survey.aspx <h1>Alachua County Conducts Survey&nbsp;to Identify&nbsp;Community Issues&nbsp;<br></h1> <p>Alachua County is conducting a survey to&nbsp;have the public help identify the 10-15 major community issue... Newberry Road in Transit http://www.gceo.com/newberry_road_in_transit.aspx <p align=right>April 15, 2008<br><a href="http://www.gainesvillesun.com">www.gainesvillesun.com</a></p> <h1>Newberry Road in transit</h1> <p>An agreement in which the developer of the proposed Newbe... Butler Plaza Annex Gets OK http://www.gceo.com/butler_plaza_annex_gets_ok.aspx <p align=right>April 15, 2008<br><a href="http://www.gainesvillesun.com">www.gainesvillesun.com</a></p> <h1>Butler Plaza annex gets OK </h1> <p>A gap in the city limits of Gainesville is one step cl... Now You Can Pay Your City of Gainesville Business Tax Online! http://www.gceo.com/pay_business_tax_online.aspx <h1>Now You Can Pay Your City of Gainesville Business Tax Online!<br></h1> <p>Don't wait for the invoice to arrive in the mail.&nbsp; To make certain that you are paid in full on time (and avoid fine... GreenRide http://www.gceo.com/greenride.aspx <h1>GreenRide: ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;</h1> <p>GreenRide is a system designed by Ecology and Environment Inc. that provides a successful alternative to other carpooling solutions. GreenRide ... Chamber e-Journal April 29, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/chamber_e-journal_april_29_2008.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Florida Community Design Center Goes Green http://www.gceo.com/design_center_goes_green.aspx <h1>Florid Community Design Center Goes Green&nbsp;</h1> <p>The Florida Community Design Center is working on several projects with the City of Gainesville, Alachua County and the University of Flori... Chamber e-Journal April 1, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_april_1_2008.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Why Not Go Green With GTEC Startup BioProdex http://www.gceo.com/Why_Not_Go_Green_With_GTEC_Startup_BioProdex.aspx <br><h1>Why Not Go Green?</h1><h2>An Environmentally Friendly Gainesville Tech Startup Making A Difference</h2>By Donna Foster, GTEC Communications Manager<br><br>While some may dream of heirloom toma... Green Collar Jobs http://www.gceo.com/green_collar_jobs.aspx <h1>GREEN COLLAR JOBS&nbsp;</h1> <p>Start talking about going green and most people will expect a speech about environmental activism. However, many companies are seeing the environment as a source o... Junior Achievement Diploma-See Day http://www.gceo.com/JA_Diploma-See_Day.aspx <h1>Chamber &amp; Local Business Community Participate in Junior Achievement Diploma- See Day&nbsp;</h1> <p>The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently participated in the nationwide Junior Ach... Chamber e-Journal May 13, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/chamber_e-journal_may_13_2008.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Banner Center for Biotechnology Kicks off Second Year http://www.gceo.com/Banner_Center_for_Biotechnology_Kicks_off_Second_Year.aspx <p></p><h1><br>Banner Center for Biotechnology Kicks off Second Year!</h1>The Employ Florida BANNER Center for Biotechnology is a state-wide collaborative effort formed with members from the following... FloridaWorks Computer Camp http://www.gceo.com/FloridaWorks_Computer_Camp.aspx <h1>Floridaworks Computer Camp&nbsp;</h1>For most high schoolers, spring break is a time to sleep in, hang out with friends, and maybe take a road trip to the beach. However, 20 local students (10 eac... Watch for $2 bills http://www.gceo.com/watch_for_2_bills.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080516/NEWS/805160312" target=_blank>http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080516/NEWS/805160312</a></p> <h1>Watch for the $2 bills</h1> <... Chamber e-Journal April 22, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/chamber_e-journal_april_22_2008.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Carbon Calculator http://www.gceo.com/Carbon-Calculator.aspx <iframe marginWidth=0 marginHeight=0 src="http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx?b=ffffff " frameBorder=0 width=710 scrolling=no height=1320><p>Your browser doesn't support IFRAMES - pl... Florida Food Service Expansion Officially Opens http://www.gceo.com/Florida_Food_Service_Expansion_Officially_Opens.aspx <h1>Florida Food Service Expansion Officially Opens </h1> <p>It was Gainesville’s version of “All in the Family” on Friday as the ribbon was officially cut on the expansion of the Florida Food Servic... Florida Legislature 2008: What passed, failed? http://www.gceo.com/florida_legislature_2008.aspx <p align=right><a href="http://floridatrend.com/article.asp?aid=48896">http://floridatrend.com/article.asp?aid=48896</a></p> <h1>Florida Legislature 2008: What passed, failed?&nbsp;</h1> <h2><br>BUS... Chamber e-Journal May 6, 2008 http://www.gceo.com/Chamber_e-Journal_May_6_2008.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea... Double Your Money at Today's Business Showcase! http://www.gceo.com/double_your_money.aspx <table style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-FAMILY: Trebuchet MS, Helvetica, Sans-Serif" cellSpacing=0 width=624 cellmargin="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colSpan=2><img alt=Gainesville src="/images/Newsletters/Hea...